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Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn (HS)

Finstown

A magnificent chambered cairn with a beautifully constructed inner chamber containing four side cells. Reached by crawling along a narrow passage. When excavated, the skulls of 24 dogs were found on the floor of the chamber.

Opening Times

At all times.

Contact

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn (HS)

Finstown
Orkney
Website: http://www.historic-scotland.gov...
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk

Directions

To the west of the Finstown Old Road between Kirkwall and Finstown.

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